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KW03 CZA

2003 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,924 mi
Last recorded164,924 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 310131,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 CZA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 164,924 miles

ns h/lamp misted up

osr lens smashed

Fail 6 Jan 2015 164,901 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2x side marker lights n/w offside

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns h/lamp misted up

osr lens smashed

Pass 9 Jan 2014 158,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns h/lamp cracked condention inside lens

os rear door hinge/door stay broken jamming door when closing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 158,729 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns h/lamp cracked condention inside lens

os rear door hinge/door stay broken jamming door when closing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 148,231 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s headlamp glass craked and full of condensation

o/s/f side marker light not working

possible fluid or diesel leak on engine may require further investigation

slight damage front reg plate

Fail 14 Jan 2013 148,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s headlamp glass craked and full of condensation

o/s/f side marker light not working

possible fluid or diesel leak on engine may require further investigation

slight damage front reg plate

Pass 10 Jan 2012 140,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 132,755 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 132,755 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 123,035 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 123,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 111,013 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f side repeater broken

Pass 5 Dec 2007 97,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,906 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?

Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,196
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 880
Brake pipe excessively corroded 640
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Headlamp aim too low 576
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
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KW03 CZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 131,596 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 310 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 880 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW03 CZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 310 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW03 CZA registered?

KW03 CZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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